Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group · 11519 videos
Creator Consensus for Icon of the Seas
Creator Consensus
What 540 independent creators think about Icon of the Seas
Analyzed from 6.3K high quality videos of 11.5K in our library for this ship · Royal Caribbean Group
93%independent reviews
Weighted scores already discount comped and sponsored reviews.
6094 independent120 comped/press430 sponsored
Recommend
0%
of 6.3K reviews
0%
of cruise creators recommend Icon of the Seas
Expert creators68%
Mainstream creators73%
▼ -5% expert gap — experts rate this lower
6.3K videos540 channels3% warn againstDeveloping data
Creator Consensus
What's Worth the Money?
Creator consensus on Icon of the Seas's add-ons and packages.
Crown's Edge experience
22 creators reviewed
Great value
Crown's Edge activity
19 creators reviewed
Fair
Carnival Corporation stock
14 creators reviewed
Fair
Empire Supper Club dining experience
14 creators reviewed
Great value
Empire Supper Club
13 creators reviewed
Great value
Royal Caribbean stock
12 creators reviewed
Fair
Empire Supper Club dining
10 creators reviewed
Great value
Norwegian stock
10 creators reviewed
Fair
Icon of the Seas construction cost
9 creators reviewed
Fair
Empire Supper Club per person
8 creators reviewed
Great value
Viking stock
7 creators reviewed
Fair
hat
6 creators reviewed
Great value
roulette payout
6 creators reviewed
Great value
Empire Supper Club specialty dining
6 creators reviewed
Great value
Icon of the Seas ship
5 creators reviewed
Great value
Crown's Edge ropes course
5 creators reviewed
Great value
Icon of the Seas cruise
5 creators reviewed
Fair
Hideaway Beach access
5 creators reviewed
Great value
drink package
5 creators reviewed
Fair
cruise fare
5 creators reviewed
Fair
magnet
5 creators reviewed
Great value
Empire Supper Club dinner
4 creators reviewed
Great value
Unlimited dining package
4 creators reviewed
Fair
Crown's Edge attraction
4 creators reviewed
Fair
bottle opener
4 creators reviewed
Great value
sunglasses
4 creators reviewed
Fair
Chops Grill lunch
4 creators reviewed
Great value
refreshment package
4 creators reviewed
Fair
Icon of the Seas suite
4 creators reviewed
Overpriced
Icon of the Seas fare
4 creators reviewed
Fair
slot machine win
4 creators reviewed
Great value
slot machine spins
3 creators reviewed
Fair
milkshake at Deserted
3 creators reviewed
Fair
Empire Supper Club experience
3 creators reviewed
Great value
Smash Burger at Base Camp
3 creators reviewed
Great value
Drink package
3 creators reviewed
Fair
Icon of the Seas cruise fare
3 creators reviewed
Fair
t-shirt
3 creators reviewed
Great value
T-shirt
3 creators reviewed
Great value
Princess Plus package
3 creators reviewed
Great value
backpack
3 creators reviewed
Great value
sweater
3 creators reviewed
Great value
table minimums
3 creators reviewed
Fair
arcade games
3 creators reviewed
Fair
long sleeve shirt
3 creators reviewed
Great value
room service delivery charge
3 creators reviewed
Great value
Crown's Edge
3 creators reviewed
Fair
Opinion trend for Icon of the Seas
Holding steadyDivided opinion
Sentiment Over Time
How Opinion Has Evolved
Monthly creator sentiment for Icon of the Seas — based on videos published each month.
Latest month:64%positive
Jun
Oct
Jul
Apr
Jan
Oct
54 months of data · only months with 3+ creator reviews shown
Consensus Seals
Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.
Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities
Reported Issues
What Creators Flagged
Operational issues mentioned by multiple independent creators — sorted by frequency.
- Man Overboard IncidentLast reported 10 months agoMajor7 creators
- Power LossLast reported 1+ years agoModerate7 creators
- Internet ConnectivityLast reported 8 months agoMinor6 creators
- Wizard Of Oz Show Technical DifficultiesLast reported 1+ years agoModerate6 creators
- Rainy WeatherLast reported 7 months agoModerate5 creators
- Power OutageLast reported 1+ years agoModerate5 creators
- Overboard IncidentLast reported 10 months agoMajor5 creators
- Port CongestionLast reported 2 months agoModerate5 creators
Who’s this ship for?
How the ship rates with different travel parties.
Solo Travelers
68%
Great fit
Couples
76%
Great fit
Families (Young Kids)
81%
Loved
Families (Teens)
69%
Great fit
Groups
78%
Great fit
Adults-Only
74%
Great fit
How it plays across experience levels
Creators with different cruise histories can see the same ship very differently.
First-Timer
People on their first cruise
Solid Strip
Occasional
A handful of cruises under their belt
Solid Strip
Veteran
Experienced cruisers with deep comparisons
Solid Strip
Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Strongest Praise
Shows
726 mentions
Dining
Main Dining
Solid Strip262 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip553 video mentions
Buffet
Solid Strip529 video mentions
Room Service
A Nibble23 video mentions
Cabins
Interior Cabins
Solid Strip263 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip445 video mentions
Suites
Seriously Tasty306 video mentions
Entertainment
Shows
Seriously Tasty726 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
Solid Strip209 video mentions
Casino
A Nibble97 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip458 video mentions
Deck & Recreation
Pool Deck
Solid Strip835 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip844 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip807 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip128 video mentions
Ship & Crew
Ship Design
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Top
Ship Condition
Solid Strip1180 video mentions
Navigation
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Top
Embarkation
Solid Strip185 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip432 video mentions
Value & Logistics
Booking
A Nibble125 video mentions
Value
No strong opinion448 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip55 video mentions
Wi-Fi
A Nibble77 video mentions
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip17 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way
Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
About our Bacon Score methodologyCabin Intelligence
Where Should You Sleep?
Creator sentiment per cabin category — based on significant reviews only.
Suite
Seriously Tasty
93% positive463 reviews
balcony
Solid Strip
90% positive704 reviews
oceanview
Solid Strip
95% positive57 reviews
interior
Solid Strip
100% positive3 reviews
other
Solid Strip
83% positive405 reviews
inside
A Nibble
74% positive121 reviews
Contested Topics
Topics Creators Disagree On
Opinions on Icon of the Seas are divided — worth reading multiple reviews before deciding.
Value
448 creator mentions
49% skeptical49% spread51% enthusiastic
Creator Comparisons
The Matchup
Creators most often compare this ship against its nearest rival.
Creators compared these ships 0 times — this ship came out ahead in 0 of them.
Fleet context
Royal Caribbean Group avg
A Nibble
Icon of the Seas
A Nibble
Slightly above Royal Caribbean Group's fleet average
What creators said
- Called it similar
Icon of the Seas is similar in size to Star of the Seas.
- Favors Icon of the Seas
The creator implies the Icon of the Seas has looser slots in the casino than the Star of the Seas.
- Called it similar
The casino layout is the exact same on Star of the Seas.
- Called it similar
Both ships have similar smart thermostat features.
tripbacon.com
Creator Rankings
Port Report Card
Ranked by creator sentiment — how each port scores with the review community.
1
Ruan
Bacon Bliss
95%
2
Capri
Bacon Bliss
95%
3
Ibiza
Bacon Bliss
95%
4
Kauai
Bacon Bliss
95%
5
Porto
Bacon Bliss
95%
6
Atuona
Bacon Bliss
95%
7
Berdau
Bacon Bliss
95%
8
Bruges
Bacon Bliss
95%
Sailing Season
When Should You Go?
Creator sentiment broken down by season and itinerary region.
Winter
Transatlantic
3 reviews
Various regions
10 reviews
Caribbean
428 reviews
Other
23 reviews
South Pacific
10 reviews
Mediterranean
3 reviews
Spring
Mediterranean
3 reviews
Transatlantic
5 reviews
Various regions
15 reviews
Caribbean
164 reviews
Other
15 reviews
Alaska
3 reviews
Summer
South Pacific
3 reviews
Caribbean
191 reviews
Various regions
8 reviews
Asia
3 reviews
Other
15 reviews
Mediterranean
15 reviews
Alaska
21 reviews
Transatlantic
3 reviews
Northern Europe
5 reviews
Fall / Autumn
Mediterranean
5 reviews
Caribbean
144 reviews
Northern Europe
6 reviews
Transatlantic
7 reviews
Other
16 reviews
Alaska
3 reviews
South Pacific
3 reviews
What Creators Use
Organically Recommended Products
Products creators independently mention when reviewing this ship — no paid promotions.
Royal Caribbean
Icon of the Seas
Cruise Booking249 mentions124 creators
Royal Caribbean
Star of the Seas
Cruise Booking41 mentions34 creators
Sony
ECM-B1M Mic
Camera35 mentions1 creator
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean app
Tech32 mentions17 creators
Starbucks
coffee
Other28 mentions23 creators
Starbucks
Coffee
Other26 mentions17 creators
Royal Caribbean
Utopia of the Seas
Cruise Booking26 mentions22 creators
Sony
16-35MM Lens
Camera24 mentions1 creator
Royal Caribbean
The Key
Cruise Booking19 mentions11 creators
Royal Caribbean
Wonder of the Seas
Cruise Booking13 mentions13 creators
GoPro
GoPro camera
Camera13 mentions12 creators
Take 3
Ocean cleanup initiative
Other13 mentions1 creator
The Expert Panel
20 creators reviewed this ship — ranked by effective expertise.
20 authority1.1K reviews
- View →🏅AuthorityBen & David from Cruise With Ben and David17 reviews337.0K subscribersExpertise 95
- View →🏅AuthorityJay from The Shiplife42 reviews342.0K subscribersExpertise 94
- View →🏅AuthorityTony & Jenny from La Lido Loca47 reviews311.0K subscribersExpertise 93
- View →🏅AuthorityJason & Kelly from The Travel Scouts25 reviews209.0K subscribersExpertise 92
- View →🏅AuthorityMatt from Royal Caribbean Blog179 reviews398.0K subscribersExpertise 92
- View →🏅AuthorityDawn & Don from Don's Family Vacations92 reviews220.0K subscribersExpertise 91
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